Jesus, Rose of Sharon

1

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom within my heart;

Beauties of Thy truth and holiness impart,

That where’er I go my life may shed abroad

Fragrance of the knowledge of the love of God.

2

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, sweeter far to see

Than the fairest flow’rs of earth could ever be,

Fill my life completely, adding more each day

Of Thy grace divine and purity, I pray.

3

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, balm for every ill,

May Thy tender mercy’s healing pow’r distil

For afflicted souls of weary burdened men,

Giving needy mortals health and hope again.

4

Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore;

Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore,

Till the nations own Thy sov’reignty complete,

Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet

Refrain:

Jesus, Rose of Sharon,

Bloom in radiance and in love within my heart.

Ida A. Guirey, 1922

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The term "Rose of Sharon" is found in the Song of Songs (2:1) and is part of a larger metaphorical language used to describe God's love and Christ's characteristics.